Level II Registered Nurse; RN - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Level II for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure. Assures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care. Participates in patient care planning, assessment and nursing treatment. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent:
  Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing:
  Preferred
• One year previous full time experience in the operating room:
  Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license in state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification:
  Preferred
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR):
  Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice:
  Required

Essential Functions:

• Is competent to circulate in the Operating Room during a surgical procedure. Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic technique. Is competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in the Operating Room.
• Is competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe, appropriate anatomical positioning. Is competent to perform pre, intra, and post procedure patient care planning and assessment following established Surgery Department criteria.
• Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures. Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital’s environment of care plan.
• Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity, delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process in appropriate tissue log book. Efficiently uses down time for job-related or unit specific work, including, but not limited to: chart auditing, cleaning and restocking, training or .edu modules).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health Job . Posted job title: rn ii - or (full-time, rotating shift)

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account